Hungry Ghost: 1 definition
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Hungry Ghost means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismHungry Ghost:—People who live in the world of hunger. Early teachings were misunderstood and Shakyamuni’s students thought that the ten worlds were actually places you would be re-born into.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+14): Preta, Three Evil Paths, Pishaca, Apayabhumi, Nine Realms, Six Worlds, Meghaugha, Mount Meru, Pipasa, Anna, Puya, Daridra, Kshudh, Kalaraja, Anannapana, Annapana, Kheta, Pana, Kshutpipasa, Rudhira.
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The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b.3b.i - The four divisions: The ripening of the fruition < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Part 6 - How we suffer in countless births < [A. The general explanation of the nature of suffering]
3b) The suffering of the hungry ghosts < [Part 3 - The main divisions]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 10 - Macchariya (jealousy, selfishness) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence
Part 1 - The Four Types Of Patisandhi < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter VIII - The Whole Palace in Grief < [Fascicle Two]
Chapter XIV - Abhisaṃbodhi < [Fascicle Three]
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
Chapter 16 - What Kondanna Knew < [The Sutta]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - Pretas (hungry ghosts) and water < [Chapter XLVI - Venerating with the Roots of Good]
II. All the recollections drive away fear < [Part 1 - Position and results of the recollections]
Part 1 - Definition of discipline (śīla) < [Chapter XXI - Discipline or Morality]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 201 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 106 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 207 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]